MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online education technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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